Fridays With You

Chapter 10

Deanna ---

"Uhmmm!! What's that smell? Good morning Sachi!!! Ang aga natin ah!" Nagulat naman ako dito kay Gio.

So yeah. Di na ako makatulog ng maayos kaya 6AM pa lang e bumangon na ako.

I decided to prepare breakfast for every one. Just the basic fried rice, bacon, hotdogs and eggs. I also prepped fresh juice and later pancakes for baby Dustin. I told him kasi na babawi ako sa kanya.

"Just the basics Bruh. Ang aga mo din nagising. What's up?" Tanong ko dito habang nagf-fry ng bacon.

"I'll just go for a quick jog. I'll be back din agad. I won't miss the breakfast you prep. See yah!" Pagpaalam nito. Athlete na athlete ah.

Suddenly, I heard a sound from the piano in the living area. I walked quietly towards it and checked who's the one playing..

Oh. It's Dad.. I watched him for a few seconds then I went back to the kitchen. I was serious frying  when someone spoke.

"What About Love by Lemar. The first time your Mom heard that, she asked me maybe I could play that and so I studied it. It was a nice song but a sad one." Pagkukwento nito.

He approached me and took a cup from the drawer that's beside me then pour some brewed coffee on it. He pulled a chair and sit on the other side facing me and watch as I prepare the pancakes.

"How about you anak? Do you still play the guitars? I miss doing music with you." Pagpapatuloy pa nya.

Hindi ko alam. But as much as possible I don't want to listen to him. I don't want to talk to him.

"Deanna, anak.. I am not sure why all of a sudden you you became cold to Daddy. Is there a problem? You know you can always talk to me, right? Just like the old times, you can.." I cut him there.

"Always. The old times. Oh yeah. I almost forgot. But don't worry. Don't worry Dad. I'm okay. I mean, I have to." If you only knew Dad.

Our conversation was interrupted whem Mom went down with Dustin. Buti na lang. Atchi and Ditchi woke up na rin as well.

They help me to prepare the table and Gio went back na din from his jog. Mom was happy about the breakfast I prepared and Dustin loves the pancakes. He even said he wants pancakes everyday.

Everyone was happy. I sight I always live for. I love my troops. I love them so much.

After breakfast, I went upstairs. I felt I need to go. I don't know, but one thing is for sure. I don't want to spend the whole day with Dad around. I looked for my phone and decided to call Pongs.

Ring. Ring. Ring.

Pongs, please pick up the phone...

"Hello, Deanns. What's in the weather at napatawag ka?"

"Pongs, where you at?"

"Bahay. Bakit? Tita called me Friday night 'di ka na naman daw umuwi. Where have you been?"

"Be there in an hour. Saka ko na sasagutin mga tanong mo."

"Wait. Deanns.."

Di ko na sya pinatapos. I prepared my stuff and went to the bathroom. After a few minutes I went down at nagpaalam kay Mommy.

"Mom, I'll be out for a project. Mga two weeks din ako di makakauwi." Pagpapaalam ko.

"Two weeks?" She asked worriedly.

"Yes Mom. Bye. Iloveyou." I kissed her and I hurriedly approached the door and didn't take a look at her.

Mahaba-habang paliwanagan pa pag nagkataon.

I drive to Pong's house. Ponggay is my bestfriend since high school. Sobrang magkasundo kami. She knows everything about me; mga problema, mga kalokohan, lahat and she never judged me. Kapag ayaw kong magstay sa bahay, I stay in their house; just like now. Buti na lang okay lang kay Tita Aileen.

I arrived in their house at pinagbuksan niya ako ng gate.

Kita niyo na. Ganyan ako kamahal niyan.

I took my things at diretsong bumaba na sa sasakyan.

"What's up Pongs?!" Sabay apir sa kanya. Dire-diretso na akong pumasok sa pinto. At home nga di dba?

"Wait Deanns!" Pagpigil nito sa akin.

"I woke up so early and gusto ko muna matulog ulit. Usap tayo maya." Sagot ko dito.

"Deanna!" Di ko na siya nilingon.

Dumiretso na ako at pagpasok ko ng pinto without any anticipation, someone slapped me.

Pak! -

"What the fuck?!"

"How dare you do this to me Deanna!" Sigaw nito sa akin. It's.. Daphne.

"After all ganito gagawin mo sa akin?" She stopped and I pulled her outside. Diretso pa din sya sa panunumbat sa akin.

"Deanna, naging totoo ako sa'yo. Kahit na alam ko kung hanggang saan lang ako sa buhay mo. But you gave me an ounce of hope that we could be together. Then all of a sudden ganito?! Putang ina naman Deanns." She started crying.

"Daph, look.. I am sorry okay? I didn't mean to hurt you. I know. And I felt everything you said. But I know I can never give it back the way you wanted me to. I am sorry." I can't look straightly to her. She's damn crying and it seems di siya titigil. I know I messed up but I just need to tell her the truth.

Daphne walked out and didn't say a word.

Pongs grabbed my arm and pulled me papasok ng bahay.

I threw my bag sa couch and approached the kitchen. I opened the fridge and opened a can of beer. Bago ko pa ito inumin, Pongs approached me with the wild stare.

"Pongs, I'm --- "

"Lagi ka na lang umiinom na di mo ako inaaya." She opened the fridge and took cans of beer until her left arm is filled with it.

"Tara sa taas at pag-usapan natin yang kabobohan mo."

Pongs won't be my best friend for nothing.